Partner 36, Communications Partner, Bio

Andreessen Horowitz•San Francisco, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The a16z Bio + Health Fund is seeking a Communications Partner to join their team. This individual will play a pivotal role in amplifying the stories of their portfolio companies and shaping narratives around late-stage technology and its impact on the world. The role involves building and executing creative, forward-looking campaigns that leverage earned media (traditional media, podcasts, newsletters, etc.) and partnering with the broader marketing team for content, social, and events. This position offers the opportunity to work with a world-class internal team while coaching and executing with companies redefining the frontiers of medicine and healthcare. The role is located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate, executive, product, or crisis communications, with meaningful experience in biotech, pharma, or healthcare.
Deep, genuine familiarity with the bio and healthcare landscape, understanding the players, narratives, media, and market dynamics.
In-house and agency experience required.
Creative thinker able to grow influence and networks in novel ways.
Strong biotech, healthcare, and national media relationships required.
Experience leading and/or executing PR campaigns for high-growth companies.
Proven experience navigating crisis situations and advising companies on complex, high-stakes communications.
Exceptional writer with the ability to translate complex technical concepts (clinical data, regulatory, etc.) into clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
Ability to define a communications and media strategy and drive it through execution.
Proven track record of crafting high-quality brand-building initiatives from scratch.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams from idea through execution, and to persuade, influence, and build trust at the executive level.
Strong partnership skills, building trusted connections within the firm, within portfolio companies, and with relevant industries.
Self-starter who is resilient through change, with a strong ability to context-shift, learn, and drive meaningful results.
Direct experience with entrepreneurs and deep respect for their journey.
Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Nice To Haves

Eagerness to coach and support founders at all stages with compassion and expertise.

Responsibilities

Partner directly with General Partners and the investment team to define strategy and execute communications plans that drive their brand platforms forward while winning the attention and respect of leading founders and executives.
Serve as a trusted advisor for dozens of portfolio companies, providing expert coaching on brand marketing, media strategy, crisis management, and internal communications.
Develop and execute high-impact, creative communications campaigns across earned media, including top-tier press, trade publications, podcasts, and newsletters relevant to the bio and health ecosystem.
Maintain productive and positive relationships with media, content creators, and industry influencers to establish trust, surface key industry-shifting narratives, and support portfolio companies.
Proactively build strong industry networks and secure high-quality brand-building opportunities for partners to write, speak, and lead key conversations.
Collaborate with the New Media team on broader brand strategy and initiatives, including media and marketing network dinners, portfolio workshops, and events.